Cook

Cook

Location: Patchett Lodge

Pay rate: £12.54 Per Hour

Contracted hours: 14 Hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?

Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.

Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Patchett Lodge Care Home, Holbeach offers high-quality compassionate, individualised residential and respite care for up to 28 residents in a homely, comfortable and safe environment. The home benefits from being situated in large, attractive grounds close to the centre of the small market townof Holbeach.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.

You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today

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Job Description
Cook

Salary £16,380 per annum

A little bit about us….
Garvald  West  Linton  provides  residential  care,  creative  work  opportunities  and  Day  Services  for  adults  with
learning disabilities.  The residents and staff together make up a community of approximately 130 people. There
are five residential houses.  On average, there are seven residents in each house with one House Manager, one
Deputy House Manager, a group of care staff including night duty staff and a Cook, spread across five residential
care homes and our Workshops.

Our Ethos
The  aim  of  Garvald  West  Linton  is  to  meet  the  physical,  emotional  and  spiritual  needs  of  the  individuals  we
support.

Main Purpose of Role
Providing a balanced and healthy diet for residents is extremely important at Garvald West Linton; lunch is the
main meal of the day, and communal eating is encouraged.  Each House has its own Cook, who plays an integral
part in the daily running of the household.

Key Priorities

•  To provide a biodynamic/organic healthy balanced and varied lunch menu from Monday to Friday for

around 15 people, to be eaten at 1.00 pm.

•  To support residents’ in accompanied cooking to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence.

Job Description
Cook

Tasks

•  Alongside  residents  and  House  Manager,  plans  menus  around  existing  Garvald  lunch  ‘traditions’  e.g.

meat twice per week on Wednesday and Sunday, fish on Friday etc.

•  Works closely with Garvald’s gardeners to make best use of produce from the bio-dynamic garden and

collaborates on creative projects for growing and cultivating.

•  Develops, fosters and supports, wherever possible, the use of high-quality produce of bio-dynamic or

organic origin. Ensures all produce is cooked using appropriate cooking methods.

•  Maintains good stock rotation practices and in liaison with the House Manager, orders and purchases
provisions as necessary for the running of the kitchen within a stated annual budget.  This includes, as a
minimum, a monthly meat order to Garvald Home Farm and regular orders from organic providers such
as Green City and Organic World.

•  Ensures  all  produce  is  used  economically  with  minimum  wastage  and  recycling  is  conducted

appropriately.

•  Supports residents in activities in the kitchen including supervised safe handling of all equipment and

ensures all kitchen workers maintain a high standard of hygiene.

•  Responsible  for  health  and  safety  issues  in  the  kitchen  and  adheres  to  all  health  and  safety  policies

including the reporting and recording of accidents and incidents.

•  Respects and adheres to the recommendations given by the Environmental Health department of the
Local  Authority,  following  any  announced  or  unannounced  inspection  and  to  keep  all  Environmental
Health records up to date.

•  Adheres to Garvald West Linton’s Food Risk Assessment and Good Hygiene Practice guidelines for cooks
and keeps this document up to date e.g. fridge and freezer temperatures, food temperatures and meal
ingredients

•  Awareness of residents’ physical and emotional needs and respond to them appropriately, conducting

themselves in accordance with the Codes of Practice

•  Provides updates and reports on residents for presentation at their review.
•  Attends planning meetings in the house as required.
•  Assists with the preparation and cooking of food for festivals throughout the year including residents’

birthdays

•  Assists (on rotation) with day service users’ Lunch Club.

Person Specification

Cook

Qualifications

•  No specific qualifications are essential for the role of Cook however a basic food hygiene certificate is
highly desirable. If not currently held, the role holder will be expected to gain this certificate at the
earliest possible date.

Knowledge and Experience

•  Previous experience of preparing and cooking meals for large groups, and within a specific budget
•  Knowledge of preparing a range of meals e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.
•  Previous experience of preparing interesting and varied meals using whole food ingredients
•  Some understanding of bio-dynamic food production would be useful

Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes

•  Friendly and caring approach with ability to relate to residents with a wide variety of complex

challenges and needs

•  Commitment to embracing and understanding the principles of social therapy (based on the Rudolph

Steiner principles) and their application in a residential setting.

•  Tact and sensitivity with a respectful approach to residents
•  Patience, resilience and reliability with the ability to remain calm under pressure
•  Team working skills and the ability to use own initiative
•  Ability to work to health and safety guidelines and follow necessary processes and procedures

This  position  involves  working  with  vulnerable  adults  and  is  therefore  exempt  from  the  provisions  of  the
R...

• Location Hamilton
• Job-type Permanent
• Reference 004544
• Sector
• Salary £13.00 per hour
• Contact Name Amanda Murphy

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ID4804-1594 - Cook - Inverness (LKS)

• Posted 02 February 2026
• Salary £13.00 per hour
• LocationInverness
• Job type Permanent
• Discipline Catering & Domestic
• Reference004804
• Expiry 16 February 2026

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our team at Lower Kessock Street, Inverness, Highland IV3 8ER on a permanent part-time contract of 28 hours (average) per week.

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu.

As a Cook your duties would involve menu planning, ordering, preparing ingredients and working alongside the catering assistant.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: -

• 28 hours average per week on a 2-week rolling rota, 9.00am to 6.00pm (1-hour unpaid break):
• o Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun
• o Week 2 - Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Competitive hourly rate of £13
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing paid training and personal development
• Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland
• Opportunity for additional hours covering for holidays, training & other staff absences.

Here at Trust Housing, we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring and supporting people with their everyday lives.

You must be able in moving around the kitchen and adept in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques will be an advantage.

You will help to keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently while ensuring you follow food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.

We support older tenants with a variety of different needs. Not only will you get a great sense of achievement, but in return you can expect excellent training and a positive enjoyable working environment.

To apply please submit our online application form no later than Monday 16th February 2026. If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Amanda Murphy, Catering & Hygiene Partner on 0131 444 4941, or at amandamu@trustha.org.uk, or alternatively, contact Gary Arbuckle, Supported Housing Co-ordinator on 01463 712 127, or at garya@trustha.org.uk.

We encourage all applicants to study the provided job description to familiarise themselves with the role and the duties involved.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

Cook

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Salvation Army forms part of the Christian church and boasts an extensive social remit, providing a range of social and community services, including services for children and the elderly, those trapped in modern-day slavery, homeless people, individuals struggling with addiction, and people seeking employment.

Key Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include the preparation, cooking and presentation of healthy and nutritious food and working as part of the catering team. You will also be required to serve our clients and treat them with courtesy and respect.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Awareness of current health and safety and environment health and hygiene standards, including COSHH.
• Relevant cooking experience.
• Good customer service and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Satisfactory Basic DBS Disclosure and relevant qualifications

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click  here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Cook to work as within our Crosby House Residential Service on a Permanent basis.

Working Monday to Friday 39hrs per week.

This rewarding role involves providing a high quality catering service designed to meet the needs of service users. Prior experience of working in a catering environment is required and experience of cooking in a residential care sector would be welcomed, but it's not essential.

Standard hours of work: 39 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday

Po st status: Permanent – Full Time

Rate of pay: £12.81 per hour

Location: Crosby House, 1 May Baird Avenue, Aberdeen, AB25 3BD

We offer our Staff fantastic benefits including:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
• Access to our employee discount scheme

Purpose of Role:

To contribute to the provision of a high quality catering service designed to meet the needs of service users.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Organising the receipt of provisions and equipment, ensuring that goods are stored safely and hygienically to regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in food preparation and cooking, and in the working environment.
• Recording food temperatures etc in accordance with food safety legislation.
• Preparing and cooking a wide variety of dishes to a high standard to meet the needs of service users.
• Ensuring the kitchen area and equipment is kept clean to the standard required in terms of environmental health and food safety legislation. Setting, monitoring and following the cleaning schedules to ensure standards are met.
• Establishing and developing positive relationships with service users within agreed operational and organisational parameters.
• Communicating effectively with others in the workplace, providing written and verbal information when required according to agreed reporting procedures.
• Contributing towards the monitoring of compliance with health, safety, and security requirements in the workplace.
• Carrying out any other duties which may be required from time to time provided the tasks are both reasonable and within the post-holders capabilities.
• Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.

Qualifications/Training/Education/Experience/Key skills:

Essential:

• Awareness of Health and Safety Regulations, including Food Hygiene.
• Experience of working in a catering environment to specified standards.
• Planning and preparing nutritionally balanced meals.
• Good organiser
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work within Deadlines

Desirable:

• C&G Certificate 706 (1,2 or 3) or equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate REHIS
• Experience of cooking in residential care sector
• Ordering/ Stock control
• Preparation of menus
• Supervising the work of other staff
• Baking Skills
• An understanding of mental Health conditions

Personal Qualities:

• Flexible
• Pleasant manner

Other Job Requirements:

Serving meals as and when required.

To attend training and staff meetings as and when required.

Cook

Bank Cook

Location: Chesham Leys, Chesham, HP5 3BP

Pay rate: £ 12.43

Contracted hours: 0

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?

Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?

We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.

Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.

You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today

Development Co-ordinator

Individual Giving

Job Description

•  Membership administration: processing membership applications and renewals – including the print

and mailing welcome and lapsed programmes; assisting with volunteer management

•  Financial duties: accurately recording subscription/donation income on Raiser’s Edge database;

batching income to Finance Department; processing purchase orders and Gift Aid claims

•  Supporter care: dealing with supporter and member correspondence, email and phone enquiries

(internal and external); in a timely, tactful and professional manner

•  Raiser’s Edge Database Maintenance: reporting errors and issues; implementing clean-up

procedures; adding records and key details as needed; updating written procedures in a shared
location

•  Wider team administrative support: setting up booking forms for events, processing event bookings;
assisting with incoming and outgoing mailings and enquiries, providing support during events where
needed, making website updates and supporting the heads of departments as needed

People & Organisational Development – January 2026

Person Specification

Essential Skills

•  Ability to work as part of a small team

•  Ability to organise, meet deadlines and prioritise work

•  Good numerical skills

•  Excellent written skills and experience of using Microsoft Word and mail merge

•  Ability to communicate effectively with the public demonstrating tact and diplomacy at all times

•  Excellent attention to detail

•  Ability to work flexible hours from time to time in response to changing priorities and to assist with

events in the evening and weekends when required

•  Experience with Raiser’s Edge or equivalent CRM database skills

•  Highly proficient user of Microsoft Office products

Desirable

•  Fundraising, Sales, or Customer Service experience

•  An active interest in and understanding of RBGE, and a passionate belief in its mission

•  A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent professional experience

People & Organisational Development – January 2026

Program Manager, Philippines

Department

Programs

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

Php883,799.25 / Year

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. We’re always on the hunt for curious, passionate, and innovative thinkers to join our team, to help us do what we do better.

An international nonprofit headquartered in New York, our mission is to transform the life of every person impacted by cleft lip and palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide free life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment to our beneficiaries. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 2 million children in 90+ countries to date and we’re just getting started. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

We are looking for Program Manager to join our team in the Philippines. He/she will support the development and implementation of Smile Train programs across his/her assigned regions and provinces in the Philippines. The Program Manager is expected to manage various administrative tasks, working with partners, and reporting to donors to ensure effective implementation of Smile Train programs, in line with regional and global objectives and guidelines.

The Program Manager will report to the Area Director for Southeast Asia. This is a full-time role based in the Philippines, starting as soon as possible. Significant domestic travel is expected (approximately 50%).

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support Area Director for Southeast Asia to implement program activities at partner hospitals in assigned regions and provinces, including the continuous monitoring of progress towards financial, programmatic, and medical (i.e. Smile Train’s safety and quality protocol) compliance.
• Maintain consistent communication and good working relationships with existing partner hospitals, visit hospitals and conduct site visits as requested/needed, and work together to ensure the success of current and future programs.
• Receive, review, and analyze grant requests from local stakeholders, carry out ‘due diligence’ to advise supervisors on whether the requests are in line with Smile Train’s overall strategy and requirements.
• Work with various local vendors to ensure effective and on-time implementation of Smile Train programs.
• Gathering information to develop reports to local donors as requested.
• Maintain good communication with local donors, including receiving and attending to their requests (additional reports, gatherings of information and materials for communications, etc.).
• Develop resources or generate internal reports as needed/requested (this may include material translation).
• Help grow the organization’s brand and raise awareness for Smile Train programs by:
  • supporting efforts to share Smile Train’s global messaging locally;
  • upholding and furthering best practices in comprehensive cleft care;
  • gathering marketing content (e.g. photos/videos/stories, etc.);
  • organizing and hosting visits by Smile Train ambassadors, donors/supporters and staff;
  • and, supporting supervisors in maintaining good communications and working relationships with all key external stakeholders (e.g. medical professionals, social and voluntary organizations, government functionaries, media, and patients/families).
• Serve as a point of contact for operations within the assigned regions and provinces, communicate regularly with Area Director for Southeast Asia and Regional Director for Asia, and keep the Management informed about all the significant developments and key plans.
• Proactively respond and work with supervisor and Smile Train regional and global teams so as to keep communication channels open, projects integrated, and the organization moving together.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree and/or higher academic level (master’s degree) in Public Health, Business, Social Sciences, Public Relations or any related course.
• At least 10 years work experience in a leadership or managerial position in reputable non-profit (global charity and NGOs) or for-profit organizations. Experience in fundraising is a plus.
• Exhibits maturity, accountability and integrity in all professional responsibilities
• Demonstrates passion for improving the health and well-being of the children and community
• Highly proficient in English – both oral communication and technical writing skills.
• High degree of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Zoom, etc.), ability to navigate databa...

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That’s our motto for sport and for life. We’re for jumping right in and going on new adventures together, as a team.

We believe that being more active, like the Christian faith, can change people’s lives forever. And so we’re here to get everyone moving and show them that things are a lot more fun when we’re kicking, diving, riding, rolling, running and jumping around together.

Across Gloucestershire we’re committed to providing the best quality sports coaching and education, with fun and joy being at the heart of all the sessions.

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We’re looking for a qualified Pilates instructor to deliver sessions for our growing Pilates community and explore development opportunities too.Our current offering includes All-ability Pilates, Beginners Pilates, Wellbeing Pilates, Parent and Baby Pilates and Pilates for young people.

You'll be a qualified Pilates instructor, have a Christian faith and be interested in exploring ways to integrate the two.

On our sessional workers bank, we'll work with you to offer you sessions that fit with your availability and that of our clients.

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Wysing Arts Centre and St Peter’s School are inviting applications from artists for a paid residency built around an academic year embedded within the school environment.

Now entering its fifth year, this established programme supports sustained creative engagement between an artist and young people. The selected artist will work directly with Year 7 and Year 8 students (ages 11–13), delivering 44 creative workshop sessions on Fridays during term time from September 2026 to June 2027. These workshops form part of the school’s Learn Aspire Exceed (LAE) curriculum, which provides students with enriching experiences beyond the core curriculum.

Find out more on opportunities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

CARE MANAGER (REGISTERED) – HCS REDBRIDGE
& BARKING&DAGENHAM (R & B&D)

ANNUAL SALARY:

£35,637 P/A

WORKING HOURS:

35 HOURS P/W

ANNUAL LEAVE:

20 DAYS + 8 STATUTORY BANK HOLIDAYS

REPORTING TO:

HR AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

ALL OPERATIONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS (HCS
R & B&D)

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Apasen is an established and experienced provider of high-quality care services with
over 30 years of proven excellence. We are recognised across the care sector for
delivering compassionate, person-centred support through our dedicated support
workers and care assistants.

As a local provider, we work in close partnership with Local Authorities, Clinical Com-
missioning Groups (CCGs), and private clients. Our services are designed to meet the
needs of older adults, children, and individuals requiring support in their homes and
communities.

We are passionate about improving lives by delivering safe, effective, caring, respon-
sive, and well-led services that enable people to live independently. Our approach
supports not only physical needs but also emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Care
Manager at  Apasen  HCS  Redbridge  and  Barking  and  Dagenham.  You  will  be
responsible  for  the  efficient  running  of  our  domiciliary  care  service,  quality  control,
managing the needs of our clients, management of staff and ensuring the delivery of
outstanding quality of care.

MAIN DUTIES

Leadership & Management

•  Provide strong, visible leadership in line with Apasen’s values and CQC’s

Well-Led standards.

•  Work under the guidance of HR and Business Development Manager, sup-
ported by a structured induction and ongoing professional development.

•  Manage and support staff teams, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective del-

egation.

•  Promote a positive, open, and inclusive culture across the service.

Quality & Compliance

•  Ensure full compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated

Activities) Regulations and CQC Fundamental Standards.

•  Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure the service operates

within it.

•  Notify CQC of all notifiable incidents and events in a timely manner.
•  Ensure all policies and procedures are current, implemented, and regularly re-

viewed.

•  Oversee quality assurance systems, audits, and spot checks to maintain high

standards of care.

•  Conduct regular quality assurance visits and ensure learning from incidents,

complaints, and feedback is embedded into practice.

•  Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and records.
•  Lead on governance systems including audits, risk registers, incident reviews,

and action plans

•  Maintain oversight of medication management, infection control, and health &

safety compliance.

Service Delivery

•  Ensure care is safe, person-centred, outcome-focused, and responsive to indi-

vidual needs.

•  Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and reviews in line with legal and

regulatory requirements.

•  Ensure effective rota management and continuity of care.
•  Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns and ensure robust safeguarding

practices.

•  Pro-actively manage and monitor ECM database and ensure invoices are

timely submitted to finance with accurate and relevant data.

•    Plan  and  monitor  the  budget  for  the  Service,  exercising  good  cost
management  and  appropriate  financial  control  to  maintain  efficiency  and
effectiveness.

•    Proactively seeks opportunities to improve the effectiveness and quality of the

service delivery to achieve better outcomes for clients.

•    Promotes a culture of safe and effective services.

•    Promotes a culture of continuous development and learning.

Safeguarding Leadership

•  Act as the Safeguarding Lead for the service, ensuring robust safeguarding

practices.

•  Ensure all staff receive safeguarding training and understand reporting proce-

dures.

•  Liaise with Local Authority Safeguarding Teams and contribute/lead on investi-

gations.

. Recruitment & Workforce Compliance

•  Ensure safer recruitment practices, including enhanced DBS checks, refer-

ences, and right-to-work compliance.

•  Maintain up-to-date staff files, training records, and supervision logs.
•  Ensure staff competency assessments are completed and documented.
•  Ensure all payroll documentation including new starters, staff variations and

P45 are collated reviewed and submitted on time to finance and hr.

Client Outcomes & Person-Centred Care

•  Ensure care plans are outcome-focused, regularly reviewed, and co-produced

Staff Development & Supervision

•  Provide regular supervision to Care Coordinators, Field Care Supervisors

(FCS) and ECM, Admin Officer, Out Of Hours Support Officer, Care Workers
and other direct reports.

•  Support staff development, training, and competency ass...